Classical era composers. German composers.

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The classical era in music, the transition from baroque to romantic music, lasted from around 1750 till 1800. In this period the symphony as a seperate work of art was developed. Another characteristic is the so-called sonata form, a way to structure music. The term classical for this music refers to the ancient Roman and Greek cultures, that were idealised in that era.

Composers that were born in Germany, or gained the German nationality.

Group members

• Abeille, Johann Christian Ludwig (1761–1838)
• Abel, Karl Friedrich (1723–1787)
• Abel, Leopold August (1718–1794)
• Adlgasser, Anton Cajetan (1729–1777)
• Albrechtsberger, Johann Georg (1736–1809)
• Altenburg, Johann Ernst (1734–1801)
• André, Johann (1741–1799)
• Bach, Carl Philipp Emanuel (1714–1788)
• Bach, Johann Christian (1735–1782)
• Bach, Johann Christoph Friedrich (1732–1795)
• Back(h)ofen, Johann Georg Heinrich (1768–1839)
• Beck, Franz Ignaz (1734–1809)
• Cannabich, (Johann) Christian (1731–1798)
• Cartellieri, Antonio Casimir (1772–1807)
• Cramer, Johann Baptiste (1771–1858)
• Danzi, Franz (1763–1826)
• der Grosse (the Great), Friedrich II (1712–1786)
• Eckard, Johann Gottfried (1735–1809)
• Fasch, Carl Friedrich Christian (1736–1800)
• Filtz|Fils|Filts, Anton (1733–1760)
• Fiorillo, Federigo (1755–1823)
• Freiherr von Schacht, Theodor (1748–1823)
• Graaf|Graf, Christian Ernst (1723–1804)
• Hässler, Johann Wilhelm (1747–1822)
• Hertel, Johann Wilhelm (1727–1789)
• Hiller, Johann Adam (1728–1804)
• Homilius, Gottfried August (1714–1785)
• Honauer, Leontzi (1730–1790)
• Kalkbrenner, Christian (1755–1806)
• Kirnberger, Johann Philipp (1721–1783)
• Kittel, Johann Christian (1732–1809)
• Knecht|Knechtl, Justin Heinrich (1752–1817)
• Kraus, Joseph Martin (1756–1792)
• Krebs, Johann Ludwig (1713–1780)
• Lebrun, Ludwig August (1752–1790)
• Lentz, Johan Nicolaas (1720–1782)
• Mozart, Leopold (1719–1787)
• Müthel, Johann Gottfried (1728–1788)
• Naumann, Johann Gottlieb (1741–1801)
• Neefe, Christian Gottlob (1748–1798)
• Petrini, Francesco (1744–1819)
• Reichardt, Johann Friedrich (1752–1814)
• Riegel|Rigel, Henri-Joseph (1741–1799)
• Rinck, Johann Christian Heinrich (1770–1846)
• Romberg, Bernhard Heinrich (1767–1841)
• Rust, Friedrich Wilhelm (1739–1796)
• Schobert, Johann (1720–1767)
• Schulz, Johann Abraham Peter (1747–1800)
• Schwencke, Christian Friedrich Gottlieb (1767–1822)
• Stamitz, Carl (1745–1801)
• Stamitz|Stamic, Jan Václav (Johann) (1717–1757)
• Sterkel, Johann Franz Xaver (1750–1817)
• Tausch, Franz Wilhelm (1762–1817)
• Tromlitz, Johann George (1725–1805)
• Türk, Daniel Gottlob (1750–1813)
• van Beethoven, Ludwig (1770–1827)
• Vogel, Johann Christoph (1756–1788)
• von Gluck, Christoph Willibald (1714–1787)
• von Preußen, Louis Ferdinand Prince (1772–1806)
• Walpurga|Walpurgis, Maria Antonia (1724–1780)
• Weyse, Christoph Ernst Friedrich (1774–1842)
• Witt, Friedrich (1770–1836)
• Zelter, Karl Friedrich (1758–1832)
• Zumsteeg, Johann Rudolf (1760–1802)

Sheet music

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Let’s Play Together
Pieces for Piano Duet by Classical and Romantic Composers. By Various. Arranged by Magda Szavai, Lili Vaszpremi. EMB. Book only. Size 9x12 inches. 104 pages. Published by Editio Musica Budapest.

Sacred Reflections
Arranged by Virginia Halberg. For Piano. The FJH Sacred Piano Library. Contents include: Great Is Thy Faithfulness; Just a Closer Walk with Thee; a medley weaving The Love of God with What Wondrous Love Is This? And a rare piano setting of May the Mind of Christ, My Savior. Arranger Virginia (Ginny) Halberg is a longtime church musician and college-level piano instructor. These arrangements sometimes have a classical feel inspired by such composers as Beethoven, Schubert, and Debussy. At other times, they are flavored with gospel or jazz techniques. Hymn texts are included for personal reference or inclusion in printed programs. Also includes: Beneath the Cross of Jesus; My Jesus, I Love Thee; Near to the Hear of God; and Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us. Sacred. Level: Advanced. Book. Published by The FJH Music Company Inc.

60 Progressive Solos for Classical Guitar
Arranged by Mark Phillips. Collection and accompaniment CD for classical guitar. With standard guitar notation. Featuring the Music of the World’s Greatest Composers. 120 pages. Published by Cherry Lane Music.

My World in Motion, Book 2 (NFMC)
By Elizabeth W. Greenleaf. For Piano. Composers In Focus. Contents include: The Big Parade; Wild Gallop; Drifting Petals; In a Wiggly Mood; Classical Dance; Let’s Dance a Jig!; and A Nonsense Tango. Level: Elementary. Book. Published by The FJH Music Company Inc.

The Symphony
60 Excerpts from 46 Symphonies by 12 Great Composers. By Various. World’s Greatest Classical Music. Size 9x12 inches. 224 pages. Published by Hal Leonard.

Composers in Time
By Heather Rathnau. Edited by Heather Rathnau. For General Music Theory. This edition: Quick-reference handbook. Musical time periods, musical styles and composers representing each era, including the Pre-Baroque & Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, Rococo, Classical, Romantic, Impressionistic and Contemporary periods. Published by Theory Time.